30-05-2019, 07:29 PM
Evening all, I have a leak at the top of my rad somewhere under the header tank. Took it to my local rad repairer who has many years experience in all things radiators and i know him from past work he has done for me, anyway we tested it and found the leak but after some soldering decided it was buggered. This is where i need some help. The chap can recore with a modern core the fins not to far from the original look. However,It comes up 8mm thinner so 4mm each side given the header tank will sit square on top. That means my rad cowling will sit proud by 4 mm of the rad core. I will need to fit a stone guard at some stage being a 36 Nippy and maybe this will take the missing amount up, if not small spacer would be needed.
Can I please ask if this sounds ok or am i going to run into trouble. he will be using the top and bottom of my existing rad. if I want the absolute original he said you will need a chair before giving me the price. modern recore £280. all in. any thoughts or views appreciated.
Regards Rob RPM
ps the old rad brass plate states 1962 so its done well.
Can I please ask if this sounds ok or am i going to run into trouble. he will be using the top and bottom of my existing rad. if I want the absolute original he said you will need a chair before giving me the price. modern recore £280. all in. any thoughts or views appreciated.
Regards Rob RPM
ps the old rad brass plate states 1962 so its done well.